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Mark Brunner
Contributing sermons since Jan 1, 2000
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In 1858 The Illinois Legislature Sent Stephen A. ...
Contributed on Mar 20, 2006
In 1858 the Illinois legislature sent Stephen A. Douglas to the U.S. Senate instead of Abraham Lincoln, although Lincoln had won the popular vote. (In those days the Illinois legislature elected its federal senators and not the voters.) The future president was stunned by the outcome but took it ...read more
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A Young Preacher-To-Be, Having Passed His ...
Contributed on Mar 19, 2006
A young preacher-to-be, having passed his doctrinal examinations, faced his trial sermon. In a cavernous auditorium sat three ministers and 75 others who came to listen. When he stepped into the pulpit, the vast room and the searching, critical eyes caused him to falter. Two weeks later his name ...read more
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A Small Girl Had Been Promised The Privilege Of ...
Contributed on Mar 13, 2006
A small girl had been promised the privilege of climbing to a nearby hilltop where her brother enjoyed playing. But when she came within sight of the steep, rough path, she drew back in dismay. “Why, there isn’t a smooth spot anywhere. It’s all bumpy and stony!” she exclaimed. “Yes,” said her ...read more
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A Funny Thing Happened In Darlington, Maryland, ...
Contributed on Mar 12, 2006
A funny thing happened in Darlington, Maryland, several years ago. Edith, a mother of eight, was coming home from a neighbor’s house one Saturday afternoon. Things seemed too quiet as she walked across her front yard. Curious, she peered through the screen door and saw five of her youngest children ...read more
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In 1924, Two Climbers Were Part Of An Expedition ...
Contributed on Mar 9, 2006
In 1924, two climbers were part of an expedition that set out to conquer Mount Everest. As far as is known, they never reached the summit; and they never returned. Somewhere on that gigantic mountain they were overpowered by the elements and died. After the failure of the expedition, the rest of ...read more